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2012 NBA Playoffs - Conference semifinals

Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 7 - Celtics outlast Sixers

Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala, right, during the fourth quarter of Game 7 in an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Boston. The Celtics won 85-75 to advance to the conference finals against the Miami Heat.

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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 7 - Celtics outlast Sixers

Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett screams after he scored during the fourth quarter of Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Boston. The Celtics won 85-75 to advance to the conference finals against the Miami Heat.

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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 7 - Celtics outlast Sixers

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins reacts on the sidelines with guard Lou Williams at right during the second quarter of Game 7 against the Boston Celtics in an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Boston.

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Indiana vs. Miami: Game 6 - Wade, LeBron lead Heat into finals

Miami Heat forward LeBron James celebrates as he leaves the court following Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers in their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 24, 2012. The Heat defeated the Pacers 105-93 to win the series 4-2.

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Indiana vs. Miami: Game 6 - Wade, LeBron lead Heat into finals

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) goes in for a dunk against Indiana Pacers' Roy Hibbert (55) and David West (21) during the first half of Game 6 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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Indiana vs. Miami: Game 6 - Wade, LeBron lead Heat into finals

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert, top, blocks the shot of Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade during the first half of Game 6 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 24, 2012.

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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 6

Jrue Holiday (11) of the Philadelphia 76ers lays up a shot past Kevin Garnett (5) and Paul Pierce (34) of the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on May 23, 2012 in Philadelphia. Holiday scored 20 points as the 76ers won 82-75.

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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 6

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) looks to pass as Philadelphia 76ers' Elton Brand, Spencer Hawes, Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner, from right, defend during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, May 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 82-75.

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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 6

Boston Celtics' Mickael Pietrus, left, goes up for a shot as Philadelphia 76ers' Lavoy Allen defends during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, May 23, 2012, in Philadelphia.

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Indiana vs. Miami: Game 5

Indiana Pacers' Tyler Hansbrough (50) is fouled by Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem, right, during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, in Miami, May 22, 2012. Miami's full-throttle 115-83 evisceration of the Pacers was marred by three flagrant fouls.

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Indiana vs. Miami: Game 5

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) shoots over Indiana Pacers' Leandro Barbosa, right, during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, in Miami, May 22, 2012.

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Indiana vs. Miami: Game 5

Miami Heat's LeBron James yells as he is introduced before Game 5 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, in Miami, May 22, 2012.

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Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) walks off the court after their 106-90 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of their NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff series, May 21, 2012, in Oklahoma City. The Thunder won the series 4-1.

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Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 5

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after hitting a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter of Game 5 in their NBA Western Conference semifinal playoffs, May 21, 2012, in Oklahoma City. Westbrook scored 28 points to power the Thunder ahead in the second half for a 106-90 victory.

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Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 5

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant points up during a timeout in the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers in their NBA Western Conference semifinal playoffs, May 21, 2012, in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City won 106-90.

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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 5

Boston Celtics' Brandon Bass, center, reaches for a rebound against Philadelphia 76ers defenders Elton Brand, left, and Evan Turner during the first quarter of Game 5 in their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs in Boston, May 21, 2012. Bass erupted for a career playoff-high 27 points, scoring 18 in the third quarter as Boston pulled away from Philadelphia to win 101-85.

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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 5

Boston Celtics fans try to distract Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala (9) on a foul shot during the second quarter of Game 5 in their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Boston, May 21, 2012.

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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 5

Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) is double teamed by Philadelphia 76ers defenders Elton Brand, left, and Spencer Hawes on a drive to the basket during the first quarter of Game 5 in their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs in Boston, May 21, 2012.

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Los Angeles vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game 4

The San Antonio Spurs bench reacts to a play during the second half in Game 4 of an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, Sunday, May 20, 2012. Tim Duncan scored 21 points, Tony Parker added 17 and the Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 102-99 on Sunday night to win their second-round matchup 4-0 and advance to the Western Conference finals.

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Los Angeles vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game 4

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, right, reacts after being called for a foul as forward Blake Griffin looks on during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game 4

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, left, is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Los Angeles, Sunday, May 20, 2012.

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Indiana vs. Miami: Game 4

Miami Heat's LeBron James, right, hugs Dwyane Wade during the second half of Game 4 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Indianapolis. Miami won 101-93.

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Indiana vs. Miami: Game 4

Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) dunks in front of Indiana Pacers' George Hill (3), Roy Hibbert (55) and Paul George (24) during the second half of Game 4 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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Indiana vs. Miami: Game 4

Miami Heat's LeBron James, left, is fouled by Indiana Pacers' Paul George as he goes up for a shot during the first half of Game 4 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 4

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, celebrates as Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace and forward Kevin Durant look on during the second half in Game 4 of an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Thunder won 103-100.

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Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 4

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, looses control of the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden looks on during the second half in Game 4 of an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Thunder won 103-100.

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Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 4

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill defends during the second half in Game 4 of an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Thunder won 103-100.

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Los Angeles vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game 3

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, center, celebrates with center Tim Duncan, left, and guard Tony Parker, right, during the second half in Game 3 of an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the Los Angeles Clippers, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 96-86.

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Los Angeles vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game 3

Tim Duncan (21) of the San Antonio Spurs controls the ball against Kenyon Martin (2) of the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 96-86 to take a three games to none lead in the series.

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Los Angeles vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game 3

Tony Parker (9) of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over DeAndre Jordan (6) and Blake Griffin (32) of the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 3

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) shoots a free throw as other members of the Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder look on, during the second half in Game 3 of an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal, Friday, May 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Lakers made 41 out of 42 free throws in their 99-96 victory.

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Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 3

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, goes up for a dunk as guard James Harden, second from left, forward Kevin Durant, second from right, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Blake look on during the second half in Game 3 of an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal, Friday, May 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 99-96.

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Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 3

Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol puts up a shot during the first half in Game 3 of an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, May 18, 2012, in Los Angeles.

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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 4

Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala (9) reacts after Game 4 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs with the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 18, 2012, in Philadelphia. Iguodala had 16 points in the 76ers' 92-83 win.

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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 4

Philadelphia 76ers forward Lavoy Allen (50) tries to shoot against Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal, Friday, May 18, 2012 in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 92-83.

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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 4

Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20) and forward Paul Pierce (34) reach in for the ball from Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young (21) in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs on Friday, May 18, 2012 in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 92-83.

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Los Angeles vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game 2

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) gets a pat on the head from teammate Tim Duncan (21) after he scored against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff series, May 17, 2012, in San Antonio. Parker scored 22 points, Duncan had 18 and the Spurs beat the fading Clippers 105-88, taking a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinals and winning their 16th in a row with yet another playoff blowout.

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Los Angeles vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game 2

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, center is fouled as he drives to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers' Eric Bledsoe (12) and Kenyon Martin (2) during the third quarter of Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff series, May 17, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 105-88.

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Los Angeles vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game 2

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, left, looks to the basket as Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul reaches for the ball during the first quarter of Game 2 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff series, May 17, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 105-88.

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Indiana vs. Miami: Game 3

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) and Dwyane Wade, right, leave the court after losing 94-75 to the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, May 17, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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Indiana vs. Miami: Game 3

Indiana vs. Miami: Game 3

Miami Heat's LeBron James, center, goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' George Hill (3) and Paul George, right, during the first half of Game 3 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, May 17, 2012, in Indianapolis.

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Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 2

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, center, shoots between Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol (16) and center Jordan Hill (27) in the fourth quarter in Game 2 of an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal, in Oklahoma City, May 16, 2012. Oklahoma City won 77-75.

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Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 2

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) stand during a free throw during the third quarter in Game 2 of an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal, in Oklahoma City, May 16, 2012. Oklahoma City won 77-75.

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Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 2

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka, left, tumbles over Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum during the first quarter of Game 2 in an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal, in Oklahoma City, May 16, 2012.

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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 3

Paul Pierce (34) and Kevin Garnett (5) of the Boston Celtics high five during their 107-91 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on May 16, 2012 in Philadelphia. Garnett scored 27 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and used a dominant second quarter to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 3

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce hangs on the rim after a dunk during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 3

Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala, right, pressures Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia.

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Los Angeles vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game 1

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, center, congratulates teammates Tony Parker, left and Manu Ginobili during the third quarter of Game 1 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers, May 15, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 108-92.

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Los Angeles vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game 1

Tim Duncan (21) of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over Caron Butler (5) and DeAndre Jordan (6) of the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on May 15, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. Duncan had 26 points and 10 rebounds following an eight-day layoff for the top-seeded Spurs, who wore down Los Angeles in the Clippers' sixth game in 11 days to win Game 1 108-92.

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Los Angeles vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game 1

Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, right, works against San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw, center, and Tim Duncan, left, during the first quarter of Game 1 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff series, May 15, 2012, in San Antonio. Griffin scored 15 points in 28 minutes a day after estimating his sprained left knee had him feeling "80 percent" at best.

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Indiana vs. Miami: Game 2

David West (21) of the Indiana Pacers reacts to winning Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena on May 15, 2012 in Miami.

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Indiana vs. Miami: Game 2

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade reacts after missing the last shot attempt for the Heat during the fourth quarter of Game 2 in an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs against the Indiana Pacers, May 15, 2012, in Miami. The Pacers won 78-75.

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Indiana vs. Miami: Game 2

Miami Heat forward LeBron James, center, goes up for a shot under pressure from Indiana Pacers' Paul George, left, Danny Granger, second from right, and Roy Hibbert, right, during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs against the Indiana Pacers, May 15, 2012, in Miami. The Pacers won 78-75.

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Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives around Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, in the third quarter of Game 1 in the second round of the NBA playoffs, in Oklahoma City, May 14, 2012. Westbrook had 27 points and nine assists, Kevin Durant added 25 points and the Thunder blasted the weary Lakers 119-90 in the opening game of the Western Conference semifinals.

Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant reacts after hitting a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter of Game 1 in the second round of the NBA playoffs, in Oklahoma City, May 14, 2012.

Los Angeles vs. Oklahoma City: Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden, right, shoots in front of Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill, left, in the second quarter of Game 1 in the second round of the NBA playoffs, in Oklahoma City, May 14, 2012. Oklahoma City won 119-90.

Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 2

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Evan Turner (12) gets past Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, left, small forward Paul Pierce (34), and guard Rajon Rondo to score the go-ahead basket in the final minute of the second half of Game 2 in their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs in Boston, May 14, 2012. The 76ers won 82-81.

Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 2

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Evan Turner (12) reaches over the top to block a shot by Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the second half of Game 2 in their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs in Boston, May 14, 2012. The 76ers won 82-81.

Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 2

Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce (34) loses control of the ball as Philadelphia 76ers power forward Lavoy Allen, left, pressures on a drive to the basket during the second quarter of Game 2 in their Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs in Boston, May 14, 2012.

Indiana vs. Miami: Game 1

Lebron James (6) of the Miami Heat drives against Danny Granger (33) of the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 13, 2012 in Miami. The Heat won 95-86.

Indiana vs. Miami: Game 1

Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) passes as he is guarded by Miami Heat center Joel Anthony during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, Sunday, April 13, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 95-86.

Indiana vs. Miami: Game 1

Lebron James (6) of the Miami Heat dunks against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 13, 2012 in Miami. James accepted his third MVP trophy from commissioner David Stern before the game, then scored 26 of his game-high 32 points while playing every second of the second half. The Heat beat the Pacers 95-86.

Philadelphia vs. Boston: Game 1

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) chest-bumps Mickael Pietrus, left, after Pierce scored a basket late in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Boston. The Celtics won 92-91.